Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
- Granny flat interest
- How we assess granny flat interests
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
- Dependent or independent
- Reviewable independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in state care
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you are in state care. This includes foster care.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.